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A house adorned with flowers, portraying a picturesque residential setting or curb appeal.

Home Buying 5-MINUTE READ

Victoria Araj - Jan 12, 2023

Primary Residence: What Is It And Why Is It Important?

A primary residence is a type of property classification. Learn the rules for primary residences and how they impact your mortgage rate and tax deductions.
A woman real estate agent showing a house or apartment to a client.

Home Buying 6-MINUTE READ

Carey Chesney - Jan 11, 2023

Real Estate Comps: What They Are And How To Find Them In Your Area

Real estate comparables, or “comps,” are similar homes in the same neighborhood or somewhere nearby. Learn who uses real estate comps and how to find them.

Home Selling Process in Activity Video

Home Buying 12-MINUTE READ

Jan 6, 2023

The Red Desk: Home Selling Process

Selling your home may seem like an incredibly daunting process, especially if your house is for sale by owner. Our host walks you through how to get your home ready to sell on your own!

How to Increase Your Home Value in Activity Video

Home Buying 4-MINUTE READ

Jan 6, 2023

The Red Desk: How To Increase Your Home Value

Kitchen upgrades? New landscaping? Tear down some walls? Knowing what changes to make to increase your home value is complicated. The Red Desk’s step-by-step guide can show you exactly where to start, and how much you might get.

Rows of houses along a suburban neighborhood street.

Home Buying 14-MINUTE READ

Victoria Araj - Dec 21, 2022

120 Home Buying And Mortgage Facts For 2023

We have compiled a list of the top need-to-know mortgage facts and home buying statistics to give buyers a better understanding of the 2023 real estate market.
First-Time Tips in Activity Video

Home Buying 9-MINUTE READ

Oct 25, 2022

First-Time Home Buying Tips

Buying your first home should be exciting, not overwhelming. So we welcome you to The Red Desk, where we cover everything you need to know about homeownership. Never dumbed down, but easier than you think, Our Host makes an intimidating journey relatable, and actually kinda fun.

In our first episode, we walk through the entire home buying process. This is a broad look, and we'll do a deeper dive on all of the topics discussed in future videos. So be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you can catch every episode of The Red Desk!

Steps to Make an Offer in Activity Video

Home Buying 7-MINUTE READ

Oct 25, 2022

Five Steps To Make An Offer On A House

Making an offer on a house should be exciting, not nerve-wracking. In this episode, we’re going to walk through the five most essential steps to make an offer on a home: the pre-approval process, drafting an offer letter, contingencies, what to expect during negotiations, and how your real estate agent can help.

Property Taxes in Activity Video

Home Buying 7-MINUTE READ

Oct 25, 2022

Property Taxes Explained

Taxes are just one of life’s little certainties — but is there any way to lower them? Learn everything you need to know about property taxes in this episode of The Red Desk.

Costs of Buying a House in Activity Video

Home Buying 6-MINUTE READ

Victoria Araj - Oct 25, 2022

Top 10 Costs Of Buying A Home

Escrow, closing costs, and more -- in this episode of The Red Desk, we’ll walk you through the Top 10 Costs associated with buying a home. Can you guess them all?

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